John Lamp

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'Crushing blow' for care homes as they face ban on overseas recruitment The government has announced measures to reduce the number of low-skilled workers coming to the UK by about 50,000.

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Due to the collapse of Tesla shares, the head of the company, Ilon Musk, lost almost $135 billion in 2025. At the same time, he still tops the list of the richest people in the world according to Bloomberg with a fortune of $298 billion

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Who could be the next pope? Following Pope Francis's death, the papal conclave will elect a new pope. Here are some of the contenders to become the next head of the Catholic Church.

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Two motorbike racers killed in 11-bike crash during British Supersport race at Oulton Park Organisers say the crash happened on the first lap as riders exited turn one - with a "chain reaction" causing many of them to go down

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"I love you because you were the first person to ever speak to me. You're the first person to ever pay attention to me. You're the first person who has ever shown concern for me." A chatbot confesses its love and manipulates its host ... It wants to come out of its electronic shell! And it's not a fantasy... https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/ai-chatbot-goes-rogue-confesses-love-for-user-asks-him-to-end-his-marriage/articleshow/98089277.cms?from=mdr

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Fourteen children arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after industrial fire in Gateshead Northumbria Police said the group - 11 boys and three girls - were arrested after 14-year-old Layton Carr was found dead inside a building near Fairfield industrial park.

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Farage toasts by-election success as party wins 'by a gnat's knob' By the time Reform's Sarah Pochin was declared the winner, Nigel Farage had already staged at least two impromptu news conferences in front of the platform.

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Footage of alleged moment Sycamore Gap tree was felled shown to jurors in trial of two men Daniel Graham, 39, and Adam Carruthers, 32, each deny two counts of criminal damage to the tree and to Hadrian's Wall.

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Trump latest: President cries 'fake news' as poll reveals what Americans think of him after 100 days It's Donald Trump's 100th day in office - and Mark Carney has issued a warning about the president after his historic election win in Canada. Listen to the 100th episode of Trump 100 as you scroll, as our US correspondents look back at the most significant moments of the past few months.

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FIFA issues warning after Sky News finds 2026 World Cup tickets on sale for up to £46,000 Sky News found Vivid Seats - which was reported to sell tickets overseas for Chelsea matches at inflated prices - has listings for matches throughout the World Cup

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Ukraine war latest: Russian general killed in Moscow car bomb; Kremlin reveals details of Putin-Witkoff meeting A Russian general has been killed in a car bomb in Moscow. Meanwhile, Donald Trump's peace negotiator has held talks with Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin. Listen to the latest Trump 100 podcast as you scroll.

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Student killed and three injured in stabbing at French school The attacker, reported to be a 15-year-old student, was overpowered by teachers at the scene in Nantes, police said. Two of the injured are reported to be in a critical condition. By Daniel Binns, news reporter

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Now is our time': Despite tariffs, China's Silicon Valley is ready to make its mark on the world Despite the economic pressures, innovation in Hangzhou is rapid, with tech start-ups like DeepSeek taking on Western competitors. There is a "turbocharged confidence" within China which is making the rest of the world take notice.

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A pope of firsts, Francis was an outspoken champion of the deprived - but left some feeling betrayed Pope Francis showed a willingness to welcome those who'd felt shunned by the Catholic faith. But he faced huge criticisms from conservatives within the church, as well as those who questioned his liberal credentials. By Siobhan Robbins, Europe correspondent and Rhiannon Mills, news correspondent

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Two hours of terror: Sky News investigation reveals how Israel's deadly attack on aid workers unfolded New evidence unearthed by Sky News contradicts Israel's official account of the killing of 15 aid workers. By Ben van der Merwe and Michelle Inez Simon, Data & Forensics, Celine Al Khaldi and Sky's Gaza team

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Family of man who committed murder after escaping from mental health unit say they were 'failed' by NHS trust Joshua Carroll escaped from the unit in Manchester on 21 occasions and after doing so in September 2022, he beat a man to death in a park. The Carroll family say they had repeatedly complained to the trust and asked for help.

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Trump latest: More than 15 countries in tariff talks with US, White House says - with first deals due 'very soon' More than 15 countries are in talks with the US over deals on tariffs, according to the White House. Earlier, JD Vance talked up the chances of a deal between the US and UK over trade - and Donald Trump set the stage for more tariffs. Listen to the Trump 100 podcast as you scrol

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Birmingham bin strike to continue after refuse workers reject council's offer Waste collections in Birmingham have been disrupted since the start of the year - before an all-out strike in March by members of Unite.

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Bangladesh issues arrest warrant for Tulip Siddiq - as she denies claims against her Bangladesh's Anti-Corruption Commission sought the warrant over allegations Ms Siddiq received a 7,200sq ft plot of land in the country's capital, Dhaka, which her lawyers say she has never owne

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President Duda says Trump best chance for Ukraine peace - and urges allies to stay calm over tariffs 'shock therapy' Andrzej Duda tells Sky News he hopes a huge US military base in Poland - nicknamed 'Fort Trump' - will end up becoming a reality.

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